driftfleet | Captain's Log - Sing That Sweet Melody

Who: Jim Kirk & You
Broadcast: Yes
Action: On the Tourist at First and Later on the Iskaulit
When: Jan 4 - Kirk's 32nd Birthday

[ Video ]
_{[ The transmission has a soundtrack this time - the dulcet tones of The Beastie Boys' Sabotage. A personal favorite of his, evidenced by his head gently bobbing to the 'beats and the shouting' as Jaylah had so fondly referred to it as. Hard to believe that had been years ago now. ]}

You know, there are times that I believe that Atroma knows way, way more about us than we think it does. That the whys of ripping us out of our times and our worlds is a lot more purposeful than we might think.

This, for instance.

_{[ He goes quiet and makes a motion with his hand to indicate the beats and the shouting, or to Kirk, the classical piece playing. ]}

I got this as what I can only assume is a combination Christmas and birthday gift. It's nothing but Sabotage remixes. Which, coincidentally, is probably one of the most significant songs in my life. Crashed my first car to the song - which, not surprisingly, lead to my first misdemeanor. I would sing this at the karaoke bars in college, even a bit during Star Fleet Academy on our nights off. And this song helped save the Federation, possibly the universe - also, coincidentally, on my birthday.

_{[ He goes quiet for a minute, just seeming to listen to the song, though his eyes seem far away. ]}

Anyways, if anyone would like to borrow it or get a copy, drop me a line. I'm always happy to share the classics from my world. It really is a great song. Hopefully next time I get a full album and not just the top twenty remixes - though I question the one that uses a piano. I don't recommend that version.

_{[ A soft sigh and then quieter than before - ]}

Two years and thirty-two, huh?

_{[ End transmission. ]}

[ Action - Tourist + Iskaulit/Malum ]
_{[ His offer made, Kirk would spend a bit more on the Tourist listening to the songs, going down to the freight hangar to blast the music, and probably do a little bit of a workout while he did it. It was the sort of music that made you want to move, after all. He would stop between sets to flip through data on a pad, sometimes making notes, and then going back to his exercise with music that vibrated his bones.

Thankfully he has left the music behind when he goes to the Malum, because, well, it is his birthday, and he has a tradition on his birthday - a good solid drink. Normally he would share it with Bones, get chided about calling his mother, and then they would toast. That was it. No sense in changing the routine now, though he would have to do it without Bones. He thought about inviting Chekov, but, well, he didn't want to bother the other man.

So he could be found later at the Malum, in his reserved seat because even on his birthday he was the official honeypot, sipping something good and from the top shelf. He didn't use his birthday for anything, except a good drink and could you blame him? ]}

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Haha, well, the Fleet doesn't have any professional chefs, alas. Well, that's not true. Jarvis is a really good cook. I'm pretty good at pancakes and sausage.

But nothing like this though.

_{[ He picked up knife and fork, cutting into the treat. ]}

I have never had to cook for myself. It's not really something a lady ever has to do in my world, since there are servants.

( Sansa takes a delicate bite of her treat as well, savoring the blend of flavors and the taste of real butter and sugar. )

I probably need to learn, don't I?

Hmm, yes and no. I think it's always a good skill to have. I'm not a fancy cook, but I can make a sandwich. Questionable if that's a full, nutritious meal, but it works.

If you want to learn to cook you should ask Jarvis. He's much better at it than I am.

I should probably learn to cook while I'm here. It's not something I'd ever need to know at home but anything acquired here is a skill that I can use to help the Fleet. I want to do that if I can.

I don't know if I have as much to contribute as others.

You provide lovely company, and I'm sure you have many other talents as of yet undiscovered. Contributions come in many ways.

( Sansa laughs softly. There are many ways to contribute, apparently, and the captain has touched upon one that she feels confident in. )

I have always known how to entertain properly. I learned it early on when I was learning how to be a proper lady.

You would make an excellent ambassador then, in my world. And we are always in need of cheering up. I should have you meet with Cogsworth and Lumiere. Between the three of you, I'm sure we'd have the liveliest Fleet in the universe.

( Sansa laughs softly. )

If you'd told me that I would be in charge of cheering people up, I wouldn't have believed you. I've not had very much to be happy about for a long time.

Has the Fleet made you happy?

_{[ There's no shock or surprise, just a quiet curiosity. ]}

It has been an interesting experience. I do think I am happy here, to a point.

Missing your family?

I miss my brothers. ( A pause, then a brief smile. ) You remind me of them in a way, though. You take care of me the way that Jon does.

I'm hoping that that's a good thing.

_{[ He gives a wry little smile of his own. ]}

It is a very good thing. I have missed my brothers and you make it seem a little less lonely here, Jim.

_{[ His smile is warmer now and he gives a little nod. ]}

I am glad to have made you feel more welcome then. I know it's a long way from home, for all of us. So if you need anything, you can always call on me, all right?

That is, if you still want to after our first defense lesson. I won't be going easy on you.

I don't want you to go easy on me. I want to be able to learn to defend myself properly and someone attacking me isn't going to be gentle. I don't want you to be gentle either.

Captain's Log - Sing That Sweet Melody

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